"Alpine A526"

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14 March 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 14: Pierre Gasly of BWT Alpine Formula One Team drives his A526 during the Sprint Race at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, at the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China, on March 14, 2026.

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#13446812

14 March 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 14: Franco Colapinto (#43) of BWT Alpine Formula One Team battles through the field with a train of cars behind him during the Sprint Race at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, at the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China, on March 14, 2026.

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14 March 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 14: Franco Colapinto of BWT Alpine Formula One Team prepares ahead of the Sprint Race at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, at the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China, on March 14, 2026.

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13 March 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 13: Pierre Gasly of BWT Alpine Formula One Team drives his A526 during Sprint Qualifying for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, at the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China, on March 13, 2026.

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13 March 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 13: Pierre Gasly of BWT Alpine Formula One Team drives his A526 during Sprint Qualifying for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, at the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China, on March 13, 2026.

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#13441863

13 March 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 13: Franco Colapinto of BWT Alpine Formula One Team drives his A526 in front of Carlos Sainz of Atlassian Williams Racing, during Sprint Qualifying for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, at the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China, on March 13, 2026.

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#13441864

13 March 2026

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 13: Pierre Gasly of BWT Alpine Formula One Team drives his A526 during Sprint Qualifying for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, at the Shanghai International Circuit, in Shanghai, China, on March 13, 2026.

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#13439901

13 March 2026

The BWT Alpine A526 Formula 1 car is displayed at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026, marking the team's historic transition to the Mercedes-AMG F1 M17 E PERFORMANCE power unit for the 2026 season. The challenger features a 1.6-liter V6 turbo engine redesigned for 100% sustainable fuels and a significantly uprated electric system, with the MGU-K output tripled to 350kW to achieve a 50/50 power split between thermal and electric energy. The all-new chassis is 200mm shorter and 100mm narrower than its predecessor, reducing total weight by 30kg to meet the new 768kg limit. The vehicle incorporates active aerodynamics with movable front and rear wings and serves as a real-world validation platform for the IndraMind sovereign AI platform, which manages complex data correlation and predictive race strategy.

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#13439902

13 March 2026

A detailed view of the front wing and nose cone of the BWT Alpine A526 Formula 1 car at the Fira Gran Via highlights the new Active Aerodynamics flaps designed for the 2026 FIA technical regulations. The challenger, powered by the Mercedes-AMG F1 M17 E Performance V6 Turbo Hybrid unit, features a simplified front wing assembly with movable elements that adjust between Z-mode (high downforce) and X-mode (low drag). The chassis integrates the IndraMind sovereign AI platform to manage real-time sensor data from the front-end telemetry, optimizing the 50/50 power split between the internal combustion engine and the 350kW MGU-K electric motor. The front suspension utilizes a pull-rod configuration to minimize aerodynamic disruption, while the 18-inch wheels feature the new mandatory active rim covers for thermal management during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026.

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#13439903

13 March 2026

A detailed view of the front wing and nose cone of the BWT Alpine A526 Formula 1 car at the Fira Gran Via highlights the new Active Aerodynamics flaps designed for the 2026 FIA technical regulations. The challenger, powered by the Mercedes-AMG F1 M17 E Performance V6 Turbo Hybrid unit, features a simplified front wing assembly with movable elements that adjust between Z-mode (high downforce) and X-mode (low drag). The chassis integrates the IndraMind sovereign AI platform to manage real-time sensor data from the front-end telemetry, optimizing the 50/50 power split between the internal combustion engine and the 350kW MGU-K electric motor. The front suspension utilizes a pull-rod configuration to minimize aerodynamic disruption, while the 18-inch wheels feature the new mandatory active rim covers for thermal management during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026.

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#13439904

13 March 2026

A detailed view of the front wing and nose cone of the BWT Alpine A526 Formula 1 car at the Fira Gran Via highlights the new Active Aerodynamics flaps designed for the 2026 FIA technical regulations. The challenger, powered by the Mercedes-AMG F1 M17 E Performance V6 Turbo Hybrid unit, features a simplified front wing assembly with movable elements that adjust between Z-mode (high downforce) and X-mode (low drag). The chassis integrates the IndraMind sovereign AI platform to manage real-time sensor data from the front-end telemetry, optimizing the 50/50 power split between the internal combustion engine and the 350kW MGU-K electric motor. The front suspension utilizes a pull-rod configuration to minimize aerodynamic disruption, while the 18-inch wheels feature the new mandatory active rim covers for thermal management during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026.

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#13439900

13 March 2026

The BWT title partner logo is prominent on the pink and blue livery of the Alpine A526 Formula 1 car, exhibited at the Indra Group pavilion in Hall 3 of the Fira Gran Via. The challenger for the 2026 season marks a radical shift in regulations, featuring the new Mercedes-AMG 1.6-liter V6 Turbo Hybrid power unit that delivers over 1,000 HP with a 50/50 split between thermal and electrical power (350kW MGU-K). The car showcases a 30kg weight reduction to 768kg and a more compact chassis (200mm shorter and 100mm narrower), integrating active aerodynamics with movable front and rear wings. Through its partnership with Indra, the vehicle serves as a demonstration platform for the IndraMind sovereign AI, which processes real-time race data and predictive analytics under extreme operational pressure during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026.

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#13417781

8 March 2026

Pierre Gasly of France drives the (10) Alpine F1 A526 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Australia, on March 8, 2026.

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#13411433

7 March 2026

Franco Colapinto of Argentina drives the (43) Alpine F1 A526 Mercedes on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Australia, on March 7, 2026.

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#13411434

7 March 2026

Franco Colapinto of Argentina drives the (43) Alpine F1 A526 Mercedes on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Australia, on March 7, 2026.

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#13411452

7 March 2026

Pierre Gasly of France drives the (10) Alpine F1 A526 Mercedes on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Australia, on March 7, 2026.

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